JUTE BASKET | Large

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A practical piece for those who appreciate natural fibres and handcrafted work. Great for storing toys, wood, laundry, newspapers and much more! These jute baskets are handwoven by women working within a Fair Trade program in Bangladesh. These talented women combine traditional weaving styles with contemporary designs and natural materials. These jute baskets are durable, eco-friendly and the natural colour will work well in most decors.

Material: Natural Jute - a sustainable plantDimensions: 50 x 36 x 36cm. Please be aware that these dimensions are for the base of the basket however as the sides are flexible, it appears much larger and slightly rounded. Weight: 3kg

The Dharma Door Jute Baskets & Bowls are handcrafted by artisans working for a Fair Trade organisation in various regions throughout Bangladesh. This organisation provides craft skills development training, entrepreneurial assistance, environmentally-friendly raw materials and sustainable opportunities for some of the most marginalised women in Bangladesh. They pay a fair price for the handcrafted products and sell them on to local and foreign markets. In addition to the handicrafts activities, the organisation operates a social empowerment programme, aiming to enhance and improve the social and humanitarian aspects of the artisans and encourage self-reliance by educating them about: